Lifestyle
Leicester Forest East is well regarded by families, younger professionals through to the elderly, thanks to the amenities and its proximity to attractive countryside.
Leicester Forest East offers good local schooling, bus links to Leicester City Centre and is a short distance from Fosse Park Shopping Centre with its range of popular stores including Next, Marks & Spencer, Sports Direct and ASDA. There are local, independent suppliers including newsagents, hair salons, a butcher and a hardware store, and a post office, bank and Co-op supermarket with a cash dispenser and a small Sainsbury’s. There is a surgery, a pharmacy and a dentist just off Park Drive on the corner of Hinckley Road. And two pubs with hotel accommodation and food on offer – The Red Cow and the Forest Park Inn – both on the A47.
For schools, Stafford Leys Primary School takes pupils from reception up to year 6. Secondary education will typically continue at South Charnwood High School in Markfield.
Transport Links
The proximity of the M1 and M69 motorways makes surrounding towns and cities easily accessible, and there’s also a Park & Ride bus service into Leicester City Centre and bus routes to surrounding towns and villages.
Buying Property in Leicester Forest East
Property prices in Leicester Forest East are very affordable and offer commuters excellent value for money. A semi- detached home starts from as little as £130,000 and executive detached homes from about £260,000.
Letting Property in Leicester Forest East
The lettings market in Leicester Forest East is continuing to grow with many affordable houses available. There are two-bed town houses available for £450 pcm with a 4 or 5 bedroom detached at £1000+ pcm.
